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Princess celebrates record-breaking bookings for new ship
Princess Cruises had the biggest booking day in its history for a new ship’s inaugural season with Royal Princess. "Sales reached an all-time record for the most bookings of any ship’s maiden season voyages," the company reported.
"The volume of bookings we received is a testament to the huge support of the travel agent community, our loyal past passengers, and those first-time Princess cruisers excited to experience Royal Princess," said Jan Swartz, Princess executive vp of sales.
The ship’s 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruises between Barcelona and Venice begin on June 23. Preceding these cruises, the 3600-passenger Royal Princess sails on her inaugural voyage, a seven-day Iberia cruise from Southampton to Barcelona departing June 16.
Among the new features found on board will be a greatly expanded atrium, the social hub of the ship; the dramatic over-water SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed enclosed walkway on the ship’s starboard side extending more than 28 feet beyond the edge of the vessel; plush private poolside cabanas that appear to be floating on the water; a dazzling water and light show; an expanded version of Princess’ signature adults-only haven, The Sanctuary; and the popular poolside theater, Movies Under the Stars.
Eighty percent of the ship’s staterooms will feature a balcony.
By David Wilkening
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